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The leaves are starting to turn, there are hot-cross buns in the shops, and eggs, bunnies and bilbies are popping up seemingly everywhere, reminding us that Easter is just around the corner. There is something gorgeously good-natured and easy-going about Easter holidays; it doesn’t quite seem to send everyone into a tailspin like Christmas does. (Perhaps it’s the mood-enhancing properties of chocolate and warm, sticky, fruit-laden buns?)

Over the years, we’ve noticed that clever crafty people are turning out season-specific toys and decorations for their Easter table, and even for the egg hunt. Here are some ideas that might make you pick up sticks or hooks and make your own this year.

Simple Shapes Creative Linen has eight designs by Marie Wallin ranging from lace tops to ribbed sweaters, including this pretty Mimosa, with lace bands along the bottom hem and sleeves in a delicate drop stitch.

Just in time for holiday knitting, we have kits in store for the Stripe Study Shawl, Simple Sprinkle Shawl and Cliff Hat. These are perfect if you can’t make it instore to pick up the yarn and pattern (we can mail it to you, just phone or email us). They make great gifts, or if you just want to try something different.

We hope you have a peaceful holiday with a good dose of spare time in which to relax and do some crafting… In case you find yourself in need of supplies, although we’ll be closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday, we will be open from 10 to 5 on Easter Saturday! Normal trading will resume on Tuesday.

And, if you need some last minute Easter knitting or crochet ideas, here are a few super sweet patterns to inspire you…

This last pattern is one that Amy made for a friends baby a while back and it turned out so sweet…. she may need to make another sometime soon because her baby has finally arrived! Welcome Enna Jean! We look forward to lots of cuddles and lots of fun, girl-baby knitting- somehow it’s so much more fun than boy-baby knitting!

Amy will be taking some time out to settle in and enjoy her new little one but we will be running full steam ahead as usual and have lots of exciting things in the works. If the last few weeks are anything to go by, we’ll be seeing lots of people knitting this winter- it’s been super busy! How about you- have you cast on your winter project yet?!